By now we all know the Bottega pouch is the most coveted bag of the season. For all of us who can’t spring for the real deal I found a Budget Bottega option at Etsy here (also love this one).
Photo: Leonie Hanne & Lisa Aiken
Month: September 2019
Snack Attack
Over the weekend I threw together an easy appetizer that everyone loved and would work well for lunches or group snacks. I bought these cute to go containers on Amazon. I made a greek yogurt dip with good seasoning spices and scooped the dip into 2 oz. containers with lids. The 2 oz containers fit perfectly into the bottom of these containers. The veggies are put on top of the dip container and your healthy snack is done!
New at Crew
Lots of New at Crew fall merchandise trickling into stores this week. It’s a great time to shop J.Crew all full priced merchandise is 30% off on-line only.
- Teddy Sherpa Coat J. Crew, $248. Who needs the $3700 Max Mara Teddy coat when J.Crew has this great look for less one.
- Polka Dot Tulle A Line Skirt J. Crew, $178. Add a white button down and ballet flats and you’re done!
- The Reeds x J. Crew Puff Sleeve Sweater J. Crew, $75. So cute!
- Faux Leather Pleated Midi Skirt J. Crew, $120. Lots of faux leather this season.
- Collection Pale Pink Faux Fur Coat J. Crew, $398.
- Balloon Sleeve Cardigan J. Crew, $118.
- Balloon Sleeve Turtleneck Sweater J. Crew, $98.
- Velvet Bow with Pearls J. Crew, $19.50. Almost exactly like the Jennifer Behr one. Also like the pearl barrettes and leopard turban headband.
Fall Haul
How cute is this Anine Bing look alike jacket that Emma Hill is wearing from H&M! A Fall Haul must have!
A+
I have been coveting The A sneaker by Aquazurra ever since I saw Giovanna Engelbert sporting a red suede pair last year. She’s switched it up a bit at NYFW (below) and wore a black and white pair with a feminine polka dot dress…love!
- LoveShackFancy Arabella Nordstrom, $245. Also like the Devon and Pippa by LoveShackFancy.
- Ray-Ban 58mm Aviator Sunglasses Nordstrom, $153.
- Maison Irem Initial Necklace Shopbop, $145.
- Re/Done Originals 50’s Cigarette Jean Shopbop, $265.
- Kim Military Jacket Anine Bing, $249.
- Missoma Claw Clove Cuff Nordstrom, $95.
- Aquazurra The A Sneaker Red/Navy/Leopard (so cute!) Farfetch, $430. Green suede here red here black/white here.
Nab the Collab
Demylee is at again with two great collab’s. The first being the above Clare V. x Demylee fisherman sweater second J.Crew x Demylee chic cashmere balloon sleeve sweater. Check out Demylee’s selection of sweaters here at Shopbop. Another collab on my radar are these sexy Frame x Tamara Mellon over the knee boots. Done & done!
Belt It
First it was the Bottega pouch then the square toe sandal and now it’s the Bottega horseshoe belt (above) that Lisa Aiken was spotted wearing at NYFW. Bottega is big! Below are some additional belt options.
- Lizzie Fortunato Wide Georgia Belt Shopbop, $240.
- Lizzie Fortunato Skinny Georgia Belt Shopbop, $195.
- Gucci Horsebit Belt Net-a-Porter, $450.
- Chloe Leather Belt Net-a-Porter, $555.
- Isabel Marant Judd Belt Net-a-Porter, $400.
- Teegan Waist Belt Free People, $148.
Senreve
Senreve founders Coral Chung and Wendy Wen are both longtime luxury handbag aficionado’s. As veterans of the fast paced tech and finance industries, they wanted to create the perfect bag for professional women. Thus the birth of Senreve! All bags are made of the finest materials and handcrafted in Italy.
- Senreve Aria Belt Bag Shopbop, $395.
- Senreve Mini Maestra Bag Shopbop, $695. Can be worn crossbody or as a backpack.
- Senreve Medium Maestra Bag Shopbop, $795.
- Senreve Maestra Bag Shopbop, $1,175. Click here for grey.
To see the full collection of Senreve at Shopbop click here. While browsing Shopbop some other new items to check out are this cute gothic initial necklace, Xirena cardigan, loveshackfancy cardigan, Ulla Johsnson pullover, Donni pullover.
Photo: Julie Sariñana
NYFW
NYFW Spring 2020 is well underway and that means a lot of chic fashion filled streets. I noticed simplistic basics mixed with cool accessories. Monochromatic dressing is big with suiting and separates. People are mad about plaid with kilts, checked pants, blazers, and belted jackets. It’s preppy with an edge this season!
Although it’s sweltering in Los Angeles I can’t help but get into fall mode. This weekend I stocked up on some much needed basics at Everlane (the best for affordable button downs, tee’s, and sweaters). I also listed some preppy with an edge must have pieces for fall below.
- Common Projects Combat Boot Nordstrom, $695. Love!
- Apiece Apart Marston Pant Goop, $315. Slimmer leg then the Merida pant and they have stretch. Very comfortable.
- Alex Mill Marine Stripe Sweater Nordstrom, $98.
- Tod’s New Light Penny Loafer Nordstrom, $625. Loafers are big this season.
- Henley Waffle Tee Everlane, $38. All Everlane tops run big I always size down. I got the xxsmall.
- Kick Crop Work Pant Everlane, $60. Really comfortable they have a lot of stretch. The pants at Everlane run true to size.
- Soft Cotten Crew Everlane, $50. I got the dark blue twist.
- Texture Cardigan Everlane, $98. Cardigans are big for fall.
- Short Sleeve Cashmere Tee Everlane, $90. Cute fit.
- Link Stitch Crewneck Sweater Everlane, $75. I like the bone.
- The Day Glove Everlane, $115. A consistent best seller at Everlane.
photos: @vogue
Accidental Influencer
Katie Holmes became an accidental influencer last week when she was spotted wearing a barely there Khaite cashmere cardigan and bralette while hailing a cab in NYC. The week before it was her white double breasted Saint Laurent blazer and denim mini. Now it’s this killer asymmetrical dress she wore to the Zimmermann Madison Ave store to kick off NYFW. I love this edgier look a departure from her usual boho chic style.
- Espionage Lace Panelle Dress Zimmermann, $530.
- Croc Effect Clutch Alexander McQueen look for less Coach, $195.
- Blazer is Saint Laurent look for less Topshop Suit Blazer, Club Monaco, Other Stories, and Mango (faux leather blazer).
- Rag & Bone Stretch Booties Shopbop, $525 or Loeffler Randall Kassidy Bootie Shopbop, $395.
Suit Yourself
- Veronica Beard Spencer Bodysuit Shopbop, $158. A bodysuit is the perfect top to wear with a skirt.
- Medium Accessories Pouch Leatherology, $75.
- BaubleBar Love Hair Pin Shopbop, $28.
- ATM Sleeveless Boy Tank Bodysuit Goop, $138.
- Ganni Leopard Pleated Skirt Shopbop, $170. Also like this Alice + Olivia one.
- Loeffler Randall Sarina Tall Boot Shopbop, $695.
- Golden Goose SSENSE, $460.
Boiler
The boiler suit is the easiest outfit to put together and it transitions from day to evening so well. Throw on a pair of No 6 clogs for the day or a pair of leopard heels for an evening out.
- Amo Skip Jumpsuit Bergdorf Goodman, $398.
- Citizens of Humanity Marta Jumpsuit Revolve, $388. Click here for denim.
- Dickies Twill Coveralls Nordstrom, $89.
- The Great Cropped Boiler Suit Net-a-Porter, $375.
- Xirena Wilson Jumpsuit Neiman Marcus, $352.
- Belted Denim Jumpsuit & Other Stories, $129.
- Free People Gia Coveralls Nordstrom, $128.
- Alex Mill Expedition Jumpsuit Nordstrom, $198.
- Modern Utility Jumpsuit Everlane, $100.
Who Are You?
- Wool Blend Plaid Blazer & Other Stories, $179. Just ordered this one the Madewell one was a bit too long on me.
- Roxanne Assoulin Set of Three Bracelets Net-a-Porter, $260.
- Fringe Bag Mansur, $795.
- Mother Dazzler Ankle Nordstrom, $258. Also love these from Frame.
- MadeWorn The Who Distressed Tee Net-a-Porter, $160.
- Lizzie Fortunato Venice Heart Necklace Shopbop, $460. Lizzie fortune necklace is on sale at Shopbop ( here and here).
- Tod’s Gommino Loafer Net-a-Porter, $475. More colors in stock at Nordstrom. The return of the driving loafer.
Blazin’ Hot
Double breasted blazers and dresses are the current fall must have. Priyanka Chopra was spotted wearing this chic Reformation mini over the weekend in NYC. Btw I say
- Maxwell Dress Reformation, $250 (additional sizing here). Dress in the above picture.
- L’Agence Keely Blazer Dress Saks, $595. This one is sleeveless.
- Topshop Belted Blazer Dress Nordstrom, $100.
- A.L.C. Friedman Blazer Dress Neiman Marcus, $450.
- Anine Bing Francoise Blazer Mini Nordstrom, $449.
- Rotate N. 23 Double Breasted Dress Saks, $530.
- Tibi Blazer Dress Net-a-Porter, $795.